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Become a Research Assistant
The Centre for Youth & Society regularly hires students for positions as Research Assistants, both within and outside the WorkStudy program. Opportunities are available throughout the year; we hire most students to start in September at the beginning of the school year.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available to students who are interested in interdisciplinary research focused on children and youth health and well-being. Students who are interested in volunteering at the Centre can submit an application through our .
Write for the Youth & Family Community Research Exchange
The Youth & Family Community Research Exchange is an innovative project which matches students who are interested in writing a 10-12 page literature review with non-profits who are seeking information relating to their programs. Recent topics include:
- Improving employment readiness for youth with learning disabilities through recreation
- Best practices in online counselling
- Transitional housing for youth
- Decolonization in an educational context
Email us at cfysassistant@uvic.ca or give us a call at 250-472-5414 if you are interested in getting involved as a student researcher!